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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

It's HOT here in Florida! When we first moved into our house, I set the thermostat at 72 which is what I kept my house at in Illinois during the summer. When I told my friend who lives here that my air was set to 72, her jaw hit the floor, and I started to realize that I'd probably need to make some adjustments if I didn't want a $500 electric bill. I've been turning the temperature up a degree every day. I'm up to 76 so far and honestly, when I come in from outside, it feels a little too cold sometimes. I guess anything less than the outdoor temp (approximately 400 degrees) is cool.

I'm pretty sure I'm single-handedly keeping Unilever in business with all the deodorant I'm using every day! I'm almost to the point of rubbing a stick of Degree on my head to keep the sweat from pouring down into my eyes. I know, I'm quite the babe with my hair matted to my face.

But I've figured out the secret to living in Florida during the summer! When you're not in the air conditioning, you need to spend all day at the pool or beach! What a great way for anyone to spend their free time during the summer! And I've got an awesome giveaway to help you do just that!

Here’s what you’ll find in the “Don’t Fret the Sweat” beach bag (valued at $137):

Sooo... as the first person to comment, do I get, like, extra credit, since I don't Tweet? (I know... my kids keep telling me I'm SO lame not to... what can I say...) But I'd love to win the giveaway! And as a former Floridian, let me give you a tip for surviving the humidity: baby powder. Under the boobies especially.. really does help. You're welcome. ;-)

You are such a funny lady and a great lady for us moms to look up to! 6 kids by yourself and your doing a great job! I live in Georgia so I understand the HORRIBLE heat and humidity! Yes the key is swimming all summer! Plus it gives you a nice tan!

I would enjoy winning the giveaway, especially the ipod, as my mp3 player is old, old technology. Alas, I will be out of internet range all next week, so wouldn't know if my name was drawn. And you definitely want to raise the thermostat! I'm in MI, and set mine no lower than 79, if I'M in control of it! Can't stand the big electric bill! My sisters live in teh Phoenix area. They say the key to living in the hot climes - for 3 months, go from A/C house to A/C car to A/c store or work, and back again. How we spend our winters up north, they spend their summers down south. Inside as much as possible!

Gee, although I don't actually live in Florida, I sure have been sweating as if I did..., ;-). If there is any chance that I can participate even though I live on another continent: corinna.steinert@gmx.at

I live in Texas and we travel to Florida every summer to visit the in-laws. In my house we keep it about 74 degrees during the days of summer and 71 at night. However when we go to Florida they keep turn the a/c down to a whole 78 only b/c they know how we like to keep it cold. 78 is far from cold i may as well stay outside well hope i win. sasha in tx

What a great package! Our thermostat was set at 72 (I didn't realize what my hubby had set it on) and we just paid the June electric bill. It was twice what the neighbor's was - he got it in error, opened it and looked at the amount. The amount left him in shock because when he delivered the bill to us he kept saying the amount over and over. Needless to say, it's not 72 in our house anymore. limar082002@cox.net

LOVE!! I so need this- the heat index here in sunny SC yesterday was 115 degrees!! Seriously!! And we have no pool or beach nearby!! Oh- and did I mention that I am 6 1/2 months pregnant!! AHHHHHH!! :-)

What a great giveaway, Dawn...just for the record, here in central PA we keep our AC units set around 80...I figure anything that's cool with limited humidity is good!! Enjoy your life in FL!! Chris in PA

Not to make you jealous or anything, but it was 68 here this morning (Iowa). I couldn't believe it! It felt fantastic after all of the very hot weather we've been getting. Not sure of your temps down there, but we've been having 90s plus heat index for the past few weeks, so 68 was very welcome. plymjp at gmail dot com

I may hate winters where I live, but then when it gets to be summer and I have friends living in places that have an average temp over 100* every day I'm pretty happy here lol. I've heard it takes 2 weeks to adjust to climate changes, so hopefully soon you won't feel like your melting all the time!kitty_kat86@hotmail

How awesome! I hope to win this terrific prize! Your body may adjust to the extreme heat over time. If it makes you feel any better, we have had a heat index of 110 all week here in SC and it is humid too! I am hoping this weather pattern will change REAL soon! Take care and enjoy sunny FL!kriskroach@gmail.com

I live in Southern California. I only use my air conditioner a couple of days a year. I don't think that I could get away with that in Florida. If I got this package, it would be my first ipod. YAYdratlover@hotmail.com

I am in Redmond, Washington and it has been staying approx 72 out and lower. In fact I think we have only had three days of summer so far and that was around the 4th of July. I do not envy you being a Washintonian I do not think I could handle that type of heat. I always say you can always add clothes or blankets, but you can only take so much off. krambow@gmail.com

I live the mountains east of San Diego and it was 49 here this morning! Very unusual. HOWEVER...it will get hot and I will be sunburned like a lobster if I don't have some of that sunscreen when I'm playing with that beach ball next to my beach towel while listening to my iPod shuffle and staying hydrated with dry arm pits!

Maybe you need an A/C like mine. Have it set to 74, but it never goes under 76. Granted it stays running all afternoon trying to get to 74. The A/C company came out & yes there's a problem, so maybe you don't need an A/C like mine after all :)

All those goodies will be great to win. Hope I'm the lucky comment that is picked!mjc1273 @ hotmail . com

Dawn, from Phoenix (where it's a dry heat, like the inside of your oven), it can be in the 110-115's for months on end. A/C just petered out and now owe a fortune, but can't live without it here. I cringe if thermostat goes below 78 and that's a stretch for me who pays the bills, I'd prefer 80 and turn on a fan.

I am right there with you and the sweat in the eyes. Here in AZ its finally monsoon season so we have the triple digits and the high humidity! Our air is set at 82 so we don't have to have a second mortage to pay for the summer electric bill!

Next week is going to be the hottest week of the summer in NW Indiana. So, of COURSE, it is 4-H county fair week and we will be out there every day caring for our rabbits. Luckily Degree works well for both myself and my 13 yo.